Metaphorical statements, perhaps, sabotaged bot, leaving it confused (6)
I believe the answer is:
adages
'metaphorical statements' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for adages that I've seen before include "Maxims, saws" , "Old sayings, proverbs" , "Much-used wise sayings" , "Proverbs or maxims" , "Proverbs from sad age" .)